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Jon David Raven unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2010. Jon was born in Stockton on July 20, 1971 to Dave and Ginger Raven.
Jon attended Sierra View Elementary School, Chico Jr. High, and graduated from Chico Sr. High in 1989. He played soccer, baseball and football in his youth. He became an accomplished golfer, playing Varsity golf all three years of high school. This past summer, after months of not playing, in typical Jon fashion he used someone else's clubs and shot a 3 over par 75 at Bailey Creek.
In addition to being an avid golfer, if any sport had the word "board" in its name he enjoyed it (wakeboard, skateboard, snowboard). Jon loved the outdoors, ran daily in the park and hiked with his good friend, Brittnany, in upper park almost daily.
Jon had his Concrete Construction license and was an amazing concrete finisher. He loved his work and was a perfectionist in all that he did.
Our family is proud that Jon had found God as his strength and his path to a peaceful life. His church recovery groups meant the world to Jon. He helped so many people along the way with their recovery and he had been clean and sober for the last two years.
Jon is survived by his parents, Ginger Picchi (Gary) and Dave Raven; brother, Jeff Raven, and stepbrother, Brian Picchi. His aunts/ uncles, Eileen (Robert) Thorvilson, Paul (Debbie) Vorachek, Jim Vorachek, Brian Vorachek and Jessica, Kathie (Wayne) Heringer, Terrylin Picchi, Sharon (Greg) Johnston and many cousins and extended family. His precious stepdaughter, Caylin Din, who he loved so much. Along with many friends who cared and loved Jon and share our grief in his passing.
Funeral arrangements are being entrusted to Newton-Bracewell, and services will be at the East Avenue Community Church at 1184 East Ave, Chico, CA on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 2 p.m.
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